Abreu Advogados is one of Portugal’s leading independent law firms, recognized for its innovation, growth, and client-centered approach. Over the past 30 years, the firm has expanded from just six professionals to a team of more than 300 lawyers and staff, guided by its unique 3Q policy – Technical Quality, Organizational Quality, and Human Quality.

Celebrated as a pioneer in the Portuguese legal market, Abreu Advogados was the only Portuguese firm to win an award at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2023, where it received the accolade for Innovation in Skills Development for its Knowledge Institute project. The firm was also ranked 16th among the 50 most innovative law firms in Europe. Its Knowledge Institute, in collaboration with Brazilian EdTech Future Law, continues to develop programs such as Legal Department 4.0, reinforcing its commitment to preparing lawyers for the future.

With a strong international outlook, Abreu Advogados has extended its presence through partnerships in Portuguese-speaking Africa, including a collaboration with Armindo Serqueira Advogados in Guinea-Bissau, and with C&C Advogados in Macau and China. The firm advises on complex cross-border matters, including high-profile transactions such as Whirlpool’s acquisition of Indesit, Corinthia’s acquisition of the Alfa Hotel, and Staples’ entry into Portugal.

Abreu Advogados is also distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and diversity. It is certified as a B Corporation (BCORP), reflecting the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility, and is a signatory to the UN’s Target Gender Equality initiative.

Its diverse service offering includes compliance, credit recovery, data protection and cybersecurity, ESG, real estate legalization, non-habitual residency and golden visa programs, and whistleblowing regulations. Combining innovation with deep market knowledge, Abreu Advogados continues to deliver transformative legal solutions for businesses, institutions, and individuals across Portugal and beyond.